retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)
to (dramatically) fall over; to fall flat
small token (of gratitude); my (humble) feelings
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
wherein; therein; thereinto
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
to snarl (at each other); to growl (angrily); to quarrel; to fight; to argue
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
complete devotion; body and soul; one's best
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
publication of results; announcement of results
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
absolute; complete; utter; pure; sheer
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
hating to lose; unyielding; unbending; competitive; sore loser; determined
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
prize winner; pennant winner; victor
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
to state; to express; to mention
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
memories; recollections; reminiscence
to be flabbergasted; to be dumbfounded
launching; launch; end (of a theatrical run, etc.); closing party (e.g. a theater show); cast party